It’s not always a good thing to be “on the list,” particularly if you’re on the black list. One such black list is the FDA’s Import Alert list. Being placed on this can mean big problems for a company, and it requires the assistan... Continue

Do you know what is office of Foreign Assets Control? In this article we have covered everything related to OFAC. The Office Of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, is a ision of the U.S. Treasury Department that maintains a list of inidu... Continue

Liquidated Damages are predetermined civil penalties assessed against importers who have breached the terms of Customs bond.  These liquidated damages claims arise when an importer  fails to adhere to the Customs regulations and/o... Continue

Yes, the private flights go through customs. The aircraft is treated like any other vehicle entering the country. Border patrol officials will inspect a private jet before it’s allowed to take off.

If you’re traveling on a privat... Continue

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP or Customs) is the federal agency in charge of determining the admissibility of items sold in smoke shops across the country.  Presently, we have been asked by importers across the United States ... Continue

Money transfers, whether accompanied by someone or via Electronic Fund Transfer, can be subjected to confiscation by the associates of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Homeland Security Investigations (HIS). This article will guide yo... Continue

Lately it has come to our attention that kratom (MITRAGYNA SPECIOSA) is being targeted more frequently in the past couple of months.  Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs” or “CBP”) and the U.S. Food and D... Continue

If you have recently had a container inspected by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you are probably wondering why you are being charged by the Centralized Examination Station (CES) conducting the inspection. While those charges might ... Continue

The duty, taxes, and Customs’ fees due on an imported article are its percentage of its DUTIABLE VALUE. The dutiable value is determined by the process of appraisement. Generally, appraisement is calculated by determining the transaction ... Continue

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law on December 23, 2021, and it now creates a “rebuttable presumption” that all items produced in Xinjiang are created using forced labor and are thus prohibited from enter... Continue

There’s a good chance you’ve come across counterfeit goods at some point in your life.

Maybe you purchase a pair of AirPods thinking they’re real, but they turned out to be fake. Or you purchased a pair of Nike shoes, only to f... Continue

The United States has many different trade partners all around the world. Which allows US-based businesses to enjoy financial benefits. One of the most favored partnerships is between us and Mexico. This is extremely beneficial to US busine... Continue

A Customs Bond is a contract between three parties (CBP, a principal, a surety) to ensure all the duties and fees associated with the shipment are paid to Customs. All entries must be covered by an import bond in order to make formal entry ... Continue

Have you ever been to Europe, the Caribbean, or another luxurious region and purchased luxury goods for a much lower price than you’d pay here in the United States? You’ve made a great decision! If you’re not yet aware of what it take... Continue

Do you know what to do if CBP seizes your vehicle transporting an alien? You could be fined, arrested, or detained as anyone else in the car. You are required by law to follow CBP instructions when entering the United States, and a failure ... Continue